The Beatles: Illustrated Lyrics

The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics and the second volume follow-up were an inspiration to me while I was in school majoring in Fine Art. This is the better of the two however. I love The Beatles and the imagery their music inspired. The interpretive artwork in this book is exceptional and I consider it a necessary volume for my home library now that I was able to track down a copy. It is fun to just peruse at your leisure, or use as inspiration for your own creativity and art as I did. Keep in mind there is some nudity in this 300 page art book. ~ Kort

Excellent purchase

This is a great book. A different way to look at the lyrics with art. BUT...not for the coffee table if you have little ones....some graphics are nude and not every visitor wants to see their kid open the book. If you are a beatles lover and like art you will like this.

My sister had the original 1974 or so not as colorful but I really like it! I sing the songs when though music

I ordered the book for my teen aged son who has been a Beatles fan for years (I got him hooked!) I received the book today and I wanted to check it out bvefore giving it to him and never seeing it again and as I was flipping thru the pages I was surprised by the nudity in the book. There is both animated nudity and nude photos as well as a nude photo of a young boy and girl standing side by side which in some states people have been locked up for child pornography over similar "art" photos. I guess I will wait a few years until I let him see it if at all. Otherwise the book is a good source of song lyrics and does have alot of nice Beatles related images. definitely a book that a adult Beatles fan will like.

I remember this book as a child in the early 70s, my sister had it and I have from time to time thought of it. I was thrilled to receive it. It is in good condition and it has produced significant nostalgia for me, as I had already read it cover to cover. And the great illustrations, along with the quotes, were hidden in my memory for years, but now can be actualized and fully enjoyed.

At its inception this collection of "inspired" art works provided a feast for the eyes while the lyrics provided a guide sheet for the aural hallucinations beamed out of my headphones. Even without enhancements, this book (especially in its original coffee table format) was a "trip". So nice after a long, strange trip to have both primal volumes in a handy, yet durable paperback version.

I had to get this. I had seen it before and loved it. The artwork is unique and odd at times but it's fitting for the Beatles and for the sixties. A great go to for lyrics and just to admire with my favourite songs.